Tissue expander configured for drug delivery
US8167836B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 8, 2010 |
| Grant date | May 1, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 8, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/105
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device includes a tissue expanding portion and an enclosure positioned on a surface of the tissue expanding portion. The enclosure includes an enclosure wall and a drug formulation pocket defined by the enclosure wall. A solid drug formulation that includes a drug is housed within the drug formulation pocket.
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